About 2 million HydraFacial treatments are performed each year around the world, but what is this facial treatment and how does it work? Keep reading for everything you need to know about how the facial works, how it differs from traditional facials and what the all...

The long, hot days of summer are behind us. As the leaves start to change and the weather cools off, you might be thinking about warm sweaters, school football games, and pumpkin-spice everything, but there is more to the changing season than needing a scarf. Fall is...

The field of aesthetics is progressing at a rapid pace – but what does that look like for world of cosmeceuticals? Skincare brand on the rise, Skinprint, which is celebrating 15 years, is advancing skincare with its custom-formulated products designed to address a...

With summer coming to an end soon, that does not mean your daily sun protection should too. The damaging sun’s rays shine everyday regardless of the temperature making it imperative to protect your skin throughout the year. However, most people link sun damage to the...

When Kim Kardashian took to Instagram to share behind-the-scenes snaps of her Microneedling with PRP treatment for the first time – the big reveal created serious buzz on social media. The blood and her red skin carried serious shock value, but more than anything,...

Our lives have become busier than ever, or so it feels that way. Mounting demands and a long list of ‘to dos’ in both our professional and personal lives calls for endless reserves of energy to keep us constantly ‘on-the-go’. In this over-stimulated, ambition-driven...

There’s an exciting and innovative new ingredient on the market that is considered a master molecule for age management and an essential component for long-lasting skin hydration, rejuvenation and radiant skin. If you haven’t already heard of Heparan Sulfate (HS),...

Advancements in the realm of aesthetics, as with Botox and dermal fillers, has changed the aging game, reversing visible signs like fine lines and wrinkles, loss of volume, sun damage and other skin irregularities to reveal more beautiful, youthful-looking skin....

Let’s be real… talking about what’s going on ‘down there’ doesn’t exactly make for the best dinner party conversation. We get it. Be it the result of physical changes like childbirth or aging or just simply genetics, our sexual health is key in allowing us to lead a...

As the cold winter months set in and cozying-up indoors seems more inviting, it’s also easy to start slacking on your skincare routine. Prepare to change your mindset! This is the ideal time of year to focus on your skin, while also addressing the visible signs of...

Could your smartphone addiction be the culprit behind the early onset of wrinkles in the neck? Dermatologists and plastic surgeons alike agree that it certainly plays a role in the premature development of what has been termed ‘tech neck’ in the millennial set. This...

If you’re a fan of dermal fillers and their transformative, anti-aging effects, you’ve come to anticipate the routine visits to the doc’s office every 6-9 months for touch-ups and the investment required for upkeep. Now consider a filler that could offer long-lasting...

Once upon a time, the appearance of eyebrows could only be altered with a pencil and a prayer that it stayed in place all day. Who knew that advancements like microblading would enter the aesthetic scene and change our brows forever? This popular process deposits...

Do you wake up in the morning with tired looking eyes despite getting eight hours of rejuvenating sleep? If so, join the club of millions of women who list dark circles and under eye puffiness as a major aesthetic concern. Unfortunately, there are myriad reasons for...

Does your face flush for no apparent reason? Do your cheeks take on a ruddy appearance? Can you see tiny, red spider veins across your face? If you can relate to these symptoms, you may have rosacea. More than 14 million people in the U.S. are living with the...

The problems caused by acne don’t always stop when your breakouts end. Fortunately, there are aesthetic treatments available to eliminate these unpleasant reminders that can also be crippling to our self-confidence. Spread the word that acne scars don’t have to be...

How is it possible that your niece, who you swear was just a baby yesterday, is graduating from high school? How can you have already received an invitation to your 30 Year High School reunion? Has it really been that long? There is proof everywhere that time is...

Laser hair removal continues to be one of the most popular aesthetic treatments performed over the years. With over 1 million treatments performed in 2016, The American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) named laser hair removal among the top five non-invasive...

Introducing Restylane Refyne & Defyne Next-generation flexible hyaluronic acid dermal fillers, Restylane Defyne and Refyne are a game changer when pursuing natural looking results. As we get older the skin loses elasticity and the lines that run from the sides of...

Due to the influx of technological innovations in the aesthetics industry, many prospective patients are asking, “why go under the knife if I don’t have to?” Many of these new procedures are virtually pain free and can produce incredible results without the incisions...

Similar to the fashion industry, in the world of aesthetics, trends come and go. Each year the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) reports on the most popular procedures for the past year. These statistics give us a good indication of what people are focusing...

Eyes show the first signs of aging and are a common area of concern for patients. There are many factors that play a role in the appearance of your eyes. As an aesthetic doctor, I am evaluating the quality of the skin, the way the muscles contract when smiling or...

If the winter season takes a toll on your lips, you are far from the only one. It is common that the cold air, wind and artificial heat inside often causing the lips to become dry, cracked and chapped. These conditions often induce our lips to begin flaking and...